California § 1562.15. 1562.15. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 146, Sec. 3.)

California Statutes

§ 1562.15. — 1562.15. (Added by Stats. 2020, Ch. 146, Sec. 3.)

California § 1562.15.

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Div. 2.DIVISION 2. LICENSING PROVISIONS

Ch. 3.CHAPTER 3. California Community Care Facilities Act

Art. 6.ARTICLE 6. Other Provisions

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(a)

(1)If a licensee who is also the owner of an adult residential facility notifies the city and county of an intent to sell the property, as required by Section 1562.2, the licensee shall give the city or county the first opportunity to make an offer to purchase the property, at a price that reflects its fair market value, and continue the operation of the adult residential facility. The city or county shall notify the licensee of its intent to purchase the property within 60 days after the notice required by Section 1562.2.

(2)

(A)After the city or county has made an offer pursuant to paragraph (1), the licensee may accept that offer or any other offer received by the licensee.

(B)Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an individual or entity planning to continue operating the licensed

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(a)
(1)
If a licensee who is also the owner of an adult residential facility notifies the city and county of an intent to sell the property, as required by Section 1562.2, the licensee shall give the city or county the first opportunity to make an offer to purchase the property, at a price that reflects its fair market value, and continue the operation of the adult residential facility. The city or county shall notify the licensee of its intent to purchase the property within 60 days after the notice
required by Section 1562.2.
(2)
(A)
After the city or county has made an offer pursuant to paragraph (1), the licensee may accept that offer or any other offer received by the licensee.
(B)
Notwithstanding paragraph (1), an individual or entity planning to continue operating the licensed adult residential facility may make an offer to purchase the facility, and the licensee may accept the offer at any time.
The individual or entity that makes an offer to purchase a facility pursuant to this subparagraph shall provide a written statement to the licensee and the department that the individual or entity agrees to continue the operation of the adult residential facility and apply for licensure as an adult residential facility upon completion of the sale of the existing facility.
(3)
A city or county shall have maximum flexibility in seeking and securing available funding sources to purchase a residential care facility under this section, including any federal, state, local, and private funds. Funding from multiple sources may be combined for purposes of this paragraph. The purchase of property under this section is
subject to all existing requirements otherwise applicable by law to the purchasing city or county.
(b)
(1)
A city or county that purchases an adult residential facility pursuant to this section may either take over operation of the facility, or, if possible, enter into a long-term lease for its operation with a nonprofit or for-profit entity. A nonprofit or for-profit entity selected by the city or county shall have a demonstrated history of providing adult residential facility services to individuals in need of those services, including, but not limited to, Medi-Cal and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients.
(2)
A lease entered into pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include a requirement that the lessee maintain licensure of the property as an adult
residential facility.